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Clause 7. On the question being put, "That subclause (1) as printed stand part of the clause," the Committee divided, and the names were taken down as follows: — Ayes, B.— Mr. E. G. Allen, Mr. Flatman, Mr. W. Fraser, Mr. Graham, Mr. Laurenson, Hon Mr. Mills, Hon. Mr. MoNab, Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward. Noes, I. —Mr. J. Allen. So it was resolved in the affirmative. The Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward proposed to strike out the word "superficial" on line 40, subclause (2), and the word " superficial " on line 43, subclause (2). After discussion it was resolved that subclauees (2), (3), (4), and (5) be postponed for future consideration. Clause 8. The meeting then adjourned.

i- . _____ Wednesday, 4th September, 1907. The Committee met at 10.30 a.m. Present: Mr. E. G. Allen, Mr. J. Allen, Mr. Colvin, Mr. Flatman, Mr. W. Fraser, Hon Mr Mills, Hon. Mr. McNab, Right Hon. Sir J. G Ward. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Land and Income Assessment Bill. Clause 8. Resolved, That subclauses (1), (2), and (3) as printed stand part of the clause. Besolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by adding the following new subclause: — " (4.) This section shall not apply to companies, but shall apply to shareholders in companies in accordance with the provisions of section eleven of this Act." Resolved, That clause 8 as amended stand part of the Bill. Clause 9. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That subclause (1) be amended by striking out the words " in possession " in line 29. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That.subclause (1) be amended by striking out the words " in possession " in line 30. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the subclause be amended by inserting the words " to the exclusion of any person entitled in revision or remainder " after the word " fee-simple " in line 31. Resolved, That the subclause as amended stand part of the clause. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by striking out subclause (2). Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by striking out subclause (3). Resolved, That clause 9 as amended stand part of the Bill. Clause 10. Besolved, That subclause (1) as printed stand part of the clause. Resolved, That subclause (2) as printed stand part of the clause. Mr. J. Allen proposed, and the question was put, " That the following new subclause (2a) be inserted :— v ' ' The foregoing subsections shall not apply to bona fide leases in existence at the passing of this Act during the term of the existing lease.' " The Committee divided, and the names were taken down as follows: Ayes, I. —Mr. J. Allen. Noes, 7.—Mr. E. G. Allen, Mr. Colvin, Mr. Flatman, Mr. W. Fraser, Hon. Mr Mills Hon Mr. McNab, Right Hon. Sir J. G, Ward. And so it passed in the negative. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That subclause (3) be amended by inserting the words " in any business premises as hereinbefore defined or." Resorted, That subclause (3) as amended stand part of the clause. Resolved, That olause 10 as amended stand part of the Bill. Clause 11. Besolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That subclause (1) be amended by adding the words " and shall be entitled to the same deduction as is therein provided " at the end of the subclause. Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That the clause be amended by striking out subclause (2). Resolved on the motion of the Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, That subclause (3) be amended by inserting the words " and the next succeeding " before the word " section " in line 16. Resolved, That subclause (4) as printed stand part of the clause. Resolved, That clause 11 as amended stand part of the Bill. Clause 12. Resolved, That clause 12 as printed stand part of the Bill.

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